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Nadia Weavers Craft Seamless Handwoven Tricolour as Independence Day Tribute

Nadia Weavers Craft Seamless Handwoven Tricolour as Independence Day Tribute
Nadia weavers craft seamless handwoven Tricolour as tribute ahead of Independence Day - Telegraph India · telegraphindia.com

India's flag is called the Tricolour because it has three colours: saffron, white and green.

Usually, the flag is made by sewing three separate pieces of coloured cloth together.

Some very skilled weavers in a place called Phulia, in West Bengal, are doing something amazing.

They are weaving the whole flag as one single piece of cloth, with all three colours woven together.

They even wove the blue Ashoka Chakra wheel into the middle of the flag.

The weavers use a special style of weaving called Tangail, which comes from a very old tradition.

The government helped them with this special project.

Their beautiful flags will be sent to the President of India, the Prime Minister, and other important leaders.

This is their special gift to the country before Independence Day, when India celebrates being free.

Key facts

Location
Phulia, Nadia, West Bengal
Fabric
Tangail
Design
Single seamless piece with the Ashoka Chakra woven in
Number of flags
At least 15
Occasion
India's 80th Independence Day
Lead ministry
Union ministry of textiles
Executing agency
Weavers' Service Centre, Bengal
Recipients
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, governor R.N. Ravi, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari and senior officials

Quotes

Abhinab Basak

National award‑winning weaver recognized for 500‑count ring muslin

“The national Tricolour is generally prepared by stitching three different coloured cloth lengths together to give it a compact appearance. We have instead designed and crafted it as a single piece, weaving the three colours into one fabric. The Ashoka Chakra, too, has been woven into the fabric following Tangail weaving protocols.”
telegraphindia.com

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